Confused by environmental compliance jargon?  The pocketbook explains the terms in simple and easy to understand formats.  Whether you are looking for help from Internet, or you are already informed and would like to know more, this pocketbook will guide you.

This book is for easy to understand the contents, easy to use the reference guide and easy to locate the information.

The purpose of this pocketbook is to introduce the readers with the firsthand information sources about Environment/Safety and then connect them with EPA, OSHA, pollution concerns, toxic wastes and other environmental issues. Research for useful information from vast sources to the readers in an organized simple form has convinced the author that there is a vast ocean between the resources and the readers for improved and effective communication. The intent of the pocketbook is to narrow this gap.

Although the author took pain in preparing this pocketbook so that the contents are accurate and correct, in any case, he, himself or anybody associated with this publication does not commit with any warranty, expressed or implied, in providing the information.

The environmental field is vast, safety issues are complex, compliance dilemmas are challenging. In this realm, if the readers can find the source of advancing their information resulting from the use of this pocketbook, the author’s endeavor shall be rewarding.

This pocketbook has been designed for everyone to help everyone as a practical information source.

Credit must be expressed for EPA, OSHA and other professional organizations whose research and design information are our guiding values for environmental protection and compliance.

Satya R. Chatterjee, PhD, PE, is an independent consultant for environmental and management services. He is also an author and a speaker, not only on engineering and environmental issues but also on diverse topics like ecology, religion, philosophy, law and governance.

He retired from industry after almost four decades of service to Petrochemical, Petroleum, Oil & Gas and Engineering & Construction industries.

Besides holding a doctoral degree, he is a registered professional engineer, a member of AIChE, a member of ISA and a member of WEF. He is also a life member of Asiatic Society of India, one of the oldest illustrious learned institutions in the world.

Amongst the companies he worked for are Aramco, Bechtel and Exxon etc.

The pocketbook is a result of his keen and impressive knowledge and experience in the process, engineering, environment, construction and other related disciplines as an engineer, a management executive or a project leader.

Chatterjee, his wife and their children (all grown up) have been and are involved in many voluntary spiritual, social, educational and cultural services. Due to their initiative, effort and sponsorship, several robust service organizations have been established and are sustained.